Safety Assistant

4 days ago

Newark, Ohio, United States LMHS Careers Full time

Hospital Safety Assistant

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Safety & Security and working in collaboration and alongside the LMHS Police Department, the Safety Assistant is responsible for measurably improving and closely monitoring incoming staff, visitor, and patient safety.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the safety and security of the hospital by ensuring anyone entering through the main lobby passes through the Evolv weapons detection system.
  • Educate patient, visitors, contractors, and staff on the procedures if an alert is received and a possible weapon is detected.
  • Perform secondary screenings with the Garrett handheld metal detector, when applicable.
  • Collaborate with Safety and/or the Police Department to intervene when any form of noncompliance with policy is observed.
  • Have the knowledge and ability to operate handheld radio equipment when needed.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional during high stressful situations.
  • Possess knowledge of Licking Memorial Health Systems policies and procedures, including emergency management processes, and assist visitors, patients, and staff in responding to events.
  • Visitors with a firearm, aside from a law enforcement officer, will be required to return the weapon to their vehicle and secure it before reentering.
  • Visitors with a knife may either return the item to their vehicle or leave the item with the screener in a belongings bag, which may be retrieved when exiting the building.
  • Perform any other task as requested or directed by Safety & Security leadership.

Requirements:

  • Minimum Education Requirement: High School diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience working with weapon detection systems preferred
  • This position may require extensive walking, standing, sitting, talking, listening, and documenting when directing or investigating concerns/incidents.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and support the hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, and customer service standards.
  • LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.  Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

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